Latest State Wides: State Wide

Last week, the New York League of Conservation Voters and partner organizations joined Sen. Pete Harckham in Albany as he announced the introduction of the Packing Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.

Voters in the vast majority of school districts with ESBs on the ballot said yes to protecting kids’ health, reducing harmful diesel pollution, and accelerating the transition to a fully electric school bus fleet by 2035.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are an increasingly important and increasingly discussed component of the renewable energy future needed to displace fossil fuels. As we make the transition to wind, solar and hydroelectric power, an important element is how to store electricity when it’s generated but is not needed at that moment.

Greening the grid – a top priority for NYLCV – means replacing greenhouse gas producing power sources, like coal combustion and natural gas, with renewable energy, like wind, solar and hydro power. But it doesn’t stop with power generation; it also means building up transmission capacity to deliver clean energy to homes and businesses across the state.

A major NYLCV goal in 2024 is to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, which is one of the highest emitting sectors in the state. First among our transportation priorities is passing a Clean Fuel Standard, and now is the time to let your state representatives know that you support this climate-friendly policy.